14 highly anticipated new restaurants opening in Greater Cleveland It’s a new year and there’s plenty to look forward to, especially for foodies with a taste for something new in the Northeast Ohio food landscape. The dining scene in Greater Cleveland only seems to be expanding in both the number of restaurants and the quality. It’s hard to think of a cuisine that you can’t find expertly made somewhere in the region. In honor of the start of 2024, here are 14 upcoming restaurants we’re looking forward to trying in 2024. READ MORE DineDrinkCle podcast talks tipping, new restaurants and more In the first episode of 2024, "DineDrinkCle: The Podcast" returns with hosts Josh Duke and Alex Darus, joined by reporter Marc Bona. The latest episode discusses changes at Melt Bar and Grilled, tipping at Northeast Ohio dining establishments and the most anticipated new Greater Cleveland restaurants set to open this year. "DineDrinkCle: The Podcast" will release new audio and video episodes on Thursdays to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and other platforms. LISTEN 18 of the best Bloody Mary cocktails in Greater Cleveland Bloody Mary cocktails are a classic brunch staple, but it’s also trendy to go over-the-top with flavors and garnishes on the humble drink. Greater Cleveland bars and restaurants have no shortage of over-the-top Bloody Marys with unimaginable fixings, and here are 18 of the best options. READ MORE WEWS anchor Mike Brookbank shares his dining favorites If you’re like a lot of Clevelanders, you wake up with Mike Brookbank. Viewers across the region get a healthy dose of news, weather, traffic, sports and energy from the award-winning TV news anchor, who hosts “Good Morning Cleveland” on ABC affiliate WEWS News5Cleveland. A Berea resident, Brookbank and co-anchor/Lorain native Tiffany Tarpley offer viewers a bird’s eye view of great places to eat. Brookbank gave us his five current local dining favorites in his own words. READ MORE Greater Cleveland lunch spot has best soup in Ohio, according to Yelp
Munch in Solon has been recognized by Yelp for serving the best bowl of soup in Ohio. The Cleveland restaurant's Sweet Onion soup was good enough to be crowned the winner. READ MORE Mapleside Farms plans to add vineyard to its mix in 2024 From the time Greg and Kelly Clement purchased the Mapleside Farms property at 294 Pearl Rd., Brunswick in 2010, the couple considered adding a winery. According to Greg, that will finally become a reality this summer. The couple has purchased 125 acres just across the border at 2777 Pearl Rd. in Medina Township in early 2023. The former Caro’s Event Center location will become “Bella Terra Vineyard at Mapleside” and will feature both wine and a full food menu and bakery. READ MORE |
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Collision Bend Brewing Co. Opens in Euclid Collision Bend Brewing, which opened in 2017 in Cleveland’s Flats East Bank, has expanded to Euclid with a massive location. The space includes a brewery, taproom, loading dock, kitchen, offices and more. The project hit a few snags but is up and running in an industrial area next to an Amazon warehouse facility. The location on Babbitt Road will house a 30-barrel system while the Flats East Bank location will maintain its 15-barrel system. The Euclid space covers about 25,000 square feet and also includes an operating loading dock, shipping / receiving area, milling room, storage, lab and garage doors. Tables are spaced out, and the bar itself can seat about two dozen people. READ MORE Dewey’s Pizza offers Bleu Ribbon pizza Dewey’s Pizza’s latest seasonal pizza is the Bleu Ribbon – loaded with chicken and a lot of other tasty toppings – and it’s out for a limited time at all of its locations (ones in Northeast Ohio are in Cleveland Heights, Fairlawn and Lakewood). Last month it released the Yukon Cornelius as a seasonal holiday pie. READ MORE Dave’s Hot Chicken adds meatless options When is Dave’s Hot Chicken not chicken? The company has launched cauliflower sliders and Bites, which are called Dave’s NOT Chicken. The California-based company is billing itself as the first national fast-casual concept to offer a cauli sandwich. READ MORE The top noodle spots in Greater Cleveland, according to Yelp
Which of Greater Cleveland’s noodle spots are the best? Cleveland.com has partnered with Yelp Cleveland to find the best noodle spots in Northeast Ohio, by county, according to their reviewers. READ MORE How do you eat gluten free at McDonald’s? For those avoiding gluten, naturally safe carbohydrates, like potatoes, quickly become a staple. But if you’re planning to grab a quick breakfast or lunch at McDonald’s beware – the French fries and hash browns are off limits. Both menu items are flavored with “natural beef flavor,” which contains wheat derivatives. And since they’re fried in a shared fryer, that means any fried menu item is at risk of cross contamination. So what can you eat if you’re avoiding gluten? Check out this guide from cleveland.com's Hannah Drown for the current McDonald’s menu items that are gluten free. READ MORE |
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OPENINGS Never Say Dive opens in Old Brooklyn The Old Brooklyn neighborhood is getting a new hangout with Never Say Dive, a high-low bar and restaurant concept created by Cleveland’s industry vets. Never Say Dive aims to be everyone’s new favorite hangout in the city. The team of Eric Ho, Dan Watson, Tommy Shaffner and John Hagerty acquired the space at 4497 Broadview Road on New Year’s Day of 2023. It celebrated its grand-opening on Jan. 5. READ MORE Ryes and Shine opens Ryes and Shine, and all-day breakfast place that offers craft beer and Bourbon, has been opened a couple of months in Cuyahoga Falls. Here’s a look at the space, which is located in the old Silver Swan Tavern and is doing well. READ MORE The Berea Depot restaurant closes The Berea Depot restaurant has closed. On its Facebook page, the restaurant posted: “It is with heavy heart and much sadness that The Berea Depot has decided not to reopen. We would like to thank everyone who came to support us and became part of our “Depot” family. Thank you all again for the continued support over the years. We wish you all a very Happy New Year.” Chef Scott Ita and his wife, Lynn McLaughlin, own the restaurant, which is located at 30 Depot St. It featured a bar area that kept the feel of a vintage railroad station. The restaurant was the latest business in the historic train station, which previously housed a Pufferbelly and the Berea Union Depot Taverne. READ MORE Emilie’s Coffee House & Wine Bar in Avon Lake opens to large crowds The much anticipated opening of Emilie’s Coffee House & Wine Bar at 457 Avon Belden Road in Avon Lake has been nothing short of amazing: Large crowds have gathered each day since the shop opened Dec. 28. READ MORE |
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EVENTS/TASTINGS Wienermobile hauling buns to Cleveland! The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is headed to Greater Cleveland, with multiple stops scheduled. In addition to swag being given out, the classic hot-dog automobile offers great photo opportunities. The OMW has some great history to it, dating to the 1930s. READ MORE Winter Wine Affair shifts venues for 2024 The 2024 Winter Wine Affair, a fest offering tastes and vendors, is scheduled for March.The tasting-shopping event is 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center in Youngstown. Previously it was held at Stambaugh Auditorium, about nine miles away. The Ohio Wine Producers Association’s event is billed as a way to break out of cabin fever. Ohio wineries will offer sampling and to-go sales, and assorted vendors will be on hand. It will include live music, food and craft vendors, prizes, raffle and more. READ MORE Groundhog Craft Beerfest is coming up The sixth annual Groundhog Craft Beerfest is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 3 in Youngstown. Two sessions will be held at Stambaugh Auditorium’s Jeanne D. Tyler Grand Ballroom: Noon to 4 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m., with VIP tasting set for the first hour of each session. READ MORE |
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PICKS OF THE WEEK Terrestrial Brewing Company Terrestrial has been a craft beer haven on the West Side since it opened in 2017, and it has only grown to become more of a culinary force. Both Terrestrial and its neighbor Terra Bistro serve brunch, lunch and dinner that’s worth seeking out. The smash burger, which has an egg-topped brunch counterpart, is a reliable staple alongside crispy waffle fries dunked in beer cheese. Plus, Terrestrial is a dog-friendly space that hosts specific brunches for dogs on Sunday. DETAILS Sittoo’s Pita & Salads You don't have to settle for the same old fast-food options when you have Sittoo’s Pita & Salads. The fast-service place offers a variety of different sized dishes, like a quartet of falafel balls or spinach pie. Great flavors, something different, and locations in Cleveland at Playhouse Square and University Circle as well as North Olmsted and Parma. DETAILS Au Jus A lot has been made of Au Jus, 5875 Broadview Rd. Unit B, Parma. And its monumental Italian Beef. All the raves about the mostly take-out joint situated in the Independence-Parma-Seven Hills triangle are 100% legit. Their menu has all manner of flat-pressed sandwiches—Italian/Sicilian-influenced, along with Philly and sausage sandos—but don’t sleep on their Cubano. With a solid portion of shredded pork, thin-sliced ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and yellow mustard, this Cuban is a bright, tangy delight with a crunch that can be heard from here to Miami to Key West to Havana. ¡Dios mío! DETAILS Ritual Juicery Ritual Juicery, new to downtown Willoughby, makes it easy to observe Vegan January or “Veganuary.” In addition to freshly extracted juices and organic smoothies, the café offers a vegetable Sammy, a tofu Brekkie Wrap and Buffalo Tempeh. The storefront opened on the main drag in late December. DETAILS |
SPOTLIGHT Swensons’ Galley Boy is a CLE Classic For those new to this rodeo of flavor, a Galley Boy is Swensons’ signature hamburger, impaled with a fancy pimento-olive’d toothpick. The double cheeseburger comes with sliced American cheese and two sauces —tartar sauce up top, BBQ sauce on the bottom. READ MORE Beers to sip in January For January, our monthly beer review column covers a variety of alcoholic as well as non-alcoholic brews, for those curious about options for Dry January. NA beers have come a long way, with a variety of styles represented. READ MORE |
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